Grama – Grama Pass – Rabdisht

Parting from the shepherds and this secluded alpine world, separated by time and high mountains, we may admire their happiness but understand the hardship of the modest lifestyle better. Grounded by the experience, we ascend on a mule path towards the Grama Pass (2.300 m) to face sweeping 360° vistas of the surrounding peaks. Looking behind, views of Korab and Grama Lake leave us appreciating the long way we have come and provide strength for the demanding descent. After zigzagging down the old border patrol path, a peek back up from some distance makes it hard to believe that we just descended the immense, rocky wall. Circling at ease along the rim of the valley and cluster of villages far below we soak in the panorama. Closing in through the mountain pastures of Rabdisht, we gain a bird’s eye view of the village with scattered red-tiled roofs and smoke from chimneys – a signal of our return to civilization. Once down in the cobbled alleys, we reach our lovely guesthouse and join our hosts for a firewater or home-made juice toast in their idyllic garden.